Our 7 hectares of vineyards are spread over a south-facing area, at 350 m asl.
The geological formation of Albugnano area dates back to the Miocene-Langhian period (about 15 million years ago). The soil is mainly made up of sandstone and marly originated from the outcrop of marine sediments, so that’s common to find fossils inside.
The soil of all our vineyards is characterized by a clayey matrix, rich in calcareous, sandstones and marly agglomerates (Upper Cretaceous – Eocene, over 60 million years ago).
The latter enrich the soil with mineral elements that allow the vine to produce grapes rich in polyphenolic, that are very important for obtaining quality wines. Each of the 7 varieties we grow is arranged on the territory as to satisfy its specific microclimatic needs as much as possible.
Terroir
Vineyard
Our winery is run following integrated pest management protocols and minimizing the use of chemical products, both for the containment of diseases and in the management of the soil. Thanks to the experience gained over the years, we guide the development of vines throughout the year, by carrying out targeted operations.
Cellar
Grapes are carefully picked by hand and placed in crates for transport, as to preserve fruits integrity.
Once in the cellar, bunches are shelled and then berries are softly pressed. The crushed grapes begin fermentation in vats: this is the moment when the must is transformed and all the properties accumulated in the skin pass to the wine. The work that we’ve carried out throughout the year starts to take shape!
According to the evaluation of our oenologist Mauro, the young wine is destined as soon as possible in steel barrels for short maturation or in barriques for the long evolution in the silence of our barrel cellar.
After the wine is bottled, bottles are laid down and wine starts aging, a crucial phase during which the wine evolves in taste and aroma.
Our Albugnano DOC Superiore and Freisa d’Asti DOC Superiore rest in French oak barriques (225 liters) and tonneau (500 liters) at controlled temperature and humidity.
